SmartMeetings

AUGUST 9, 2017

Forcing yourself to relax in an industry that’s always busy and fast-moving like event and meeting planning? One noteworthy aspect of Headspace is the meditations that help focus on relationships, exercise and other parts of your life that the idea of meditation may not initially fit. Available on iOS and Android for free.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

AUGUST 31, 2018

Here are just a few ways a CVB can help you (free of charge) to overcome challenges and make your meeting planning easier. Your meeting date makes a huge difference when it comes to attendance and what is available to you. Do you have attendees looking for healthy options and unique exercise experiences? Picking a Date.

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GEVME

AUGUST 15, 2019

The top 5 conference & meeting planning trends of 2019–2020. Alongside the hot trends in the event planning industry, meeting and conference niches have also transformed and require new forms of engagement. Sauerkraut, kimchi, kefir, kombucha, miso, tempeh, yogurt…the list is endless! Engaging technology.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Fix: Exercise professional honesty. Anoint one person to handle all media and public statements, or debrief the group before they go out spreading the message. Make the chosen tactic clear to the team beforehand. Sweeping Things Under the Rug. Ignoring something doesn’t make it disappear, and trying to hide it makes you seem untrustworthy.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Think of this exercise as a supplement to a large meeting format. A post shared by Hyatt Regency Lake Washington (@hyattlakewash) on May 17, 2017 at 7:16pm PDT. Access a nearby public park with walking trails for out-of-the-box teaming.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 28, 2017

Deepak Chopra addressed the opening session at Meeting Planners International World Education Congress (WEC) in Las Vegas in June, he offered a list of things that influence the activity of the genes to create health. In addition to staples such as sleep, meditation, exercise and eating right, he suggests grounding.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 3, 2019

. Offering everything from team-building exercises to meet-and-greet with legendary athletes, sports venues provide exciting, unique settings for meetings, special events and tours. They also include many local features, enabling attendees to gain an intimate understanding of destinations.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 29, 2016

Read books about meeting planning and career advice, subscribe to e-newsletters and listen to free podcasts for planners. Take a few minutes to enroll in free event planning webinars that can teach you the finer points of contract negotiation, event technology and more. In 2017, do yourself a favor by making learning a priority.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

This exercises communication and collaboration skills—the wine can’t be “released” until everyone has given input. This requires tasting an array of wines, debating the merits of each and the benefits of blending in different configurations. Participants can even be encouraged to dress the part and come up with team names.

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Maritz Global Events

APRIL 25, 2019

Nutrition and exercise are top priorities for many. With age 65 established as the point for most to reap benefits, that meant fewer than half of the early beneficiaries would ever see a dime. Fast forward to today, life expectancy is now advancing well into the mid-eighties. People are also more mindful of wellness.

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Maritz Global Events

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Exercise is proven to reduce stress, and for me, that goes for stress both inside and outside of the workplace. When I work out first thing in the morning, I’m energized, in a great mood, and I’m always ready to take on the day when I arrive at the office.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 7, 2017

Negotiating event contracts is a great exercise in compromise. Whether working with a venue, caterer, rental company or other vendor, know your program and understand what you need. Don’t assume, just present your case and work with the vendor on the best way to make it happen. Jennifer D.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 7, 2017

Off-site meetings can be a productive place to elicit feedback from employees about sensitive issues such as culture and goals. Surveys administered in a neutral environment or questions asked as part of an unrelated exercise can lead to honest feedback.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 13, 2017

Wildly Different offers a variety of special team-building exercises. A post shared by Wildly Different Team Building (@wildly_different) on Jul 15, 2016 at 1:40pm PDT. Custom Chariot Race. One particularly fascinating option is Chariots Afire. During this activity, each team builds a chariot to use on an obstacle-filled race course.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

Bring a spare laser pointer so you can make sure every keynote, educational session, brainstorming exercise or team-building activity goes off without a hitch. Don’t be caught unprepared if your speaker’s laser pointer malfunctions or was forgotten at home.

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Planner WIre

JUNE 6, 2019

Yes, it is not lost on me that this is weird considering that most of our meeting planning stress comes through the information superhighway straight to the thing in our pocket that goes beep-boop all day long. To my surprise, I found that there are more than a few that want to help us get square with the world, relax, and regroup.

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Planner WIre

JUNE 6, 2019

Yes, it is not lost on me that this is weird considering that most of our meeting planning stress comes through the information superhighway straight to the thing in our pocket that goes beep-boop all day long. To my surprise, I found that there are more than a few that want to help us get square with the world, relax, and regroup.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 29, 2016

If changes are in order, they may be physical in nature (such as getting more exercise or cutting down on caffeine) or behavioral (such as learning to disconnect from technology or changing one’s working habits)… More. Flex Your Mindfulness Muscles.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

Well & Being fitness experts use these numbers to provide guests with healthy nutrition suggestions and exercise recommendations to help reduce overall body fat percentage. Foreign Language.

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EventPlanning

MAY 24, 2016

Mainly though, you will be going through this exercise simply to increase the chances of the vendor being available for your event needs. You will learn the about vendors’ inventory, staff capabilities, pricing, set up and break down times and requirements. We have created a worksheet for you to print or save.

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Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

breakout sessions, leadership exercises, etc.) For example, a meeting intended to work as a brainstorming session may benefit from having a non-traditional set-up with bean bag chairs and personal whiteboards where attendees can jot down ideas as they hit. as this will dictate things like space requirements, seating, and AV needs.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

Photo credit: Paula Lobo/The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Watch for this at a museum or other hallowed cultural landmark near you. Because this is one of those ideas your groups will be clamoring for soon.

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Certain

OCTOBER 14, 2016

Plan the Room Design. Designing and diagramming a room is the cornerstone of meeting planning. Exercising the use of an event app is another great way to increase audience engagement. By organizing the room strategically, you can ensure peak audience engagement and interaction. “By Use a Mobile App.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 7, 2023

The exercise was the beginning of a discussion that will continue through Smart Woman VIP Club all year long. Marriott Bonvoy brought the Power of Play in the form of slime from Sloomoo Institute to free the creative mind by keeping the senses engaged.

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Event Leadership Institute

JANUARY 6, 2020

Once the exercise is complete, the roles switch and it starts over again. . Learn More About This Topic… 10 Ways to Increase Engagement at Meetings. Then, the consultants will discuss the challenge and potential solutions with each other, while the client sits back and listens to their thought process and what they have to say.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 2, 2017

Meeting groups large and small take advantage of the park,” Vaughn says. They do everything from team-building exercises to huge parties with world-renowned musical acts performing.”. appeared first on Smart Meetings. Further Reading: Guide to Atlanta. The post What’s New in Atlanta?

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Meeting professionals can further educate attendees with a presentation called “The Business of Cirque: Creating Magical, Memorable, and Immersive Customer Experiences,” which provides a backstage tour and conversations with performers, technicians and management. The company offers SPARK Sessions in Sin City as a team-building exercise.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Live escape games, in which clues guide groups to break out of an enclosed space, make ideal team-building activities for problem-solvers eager to exercise their brainpower. Lansdowne Resort and Spa, Leesburg, Virginia. But escape rooms can be hard to find in some areas, and they’re expensive to create from scratch.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Meeting professionals can further educate attendees with a presentation called “The Business of Cirque: Creating Magical, Memorable, and Immersive Customer Experiences,” which provides a backstage tour and conversations with performers, technicians and management. The company offers SPARK Sessions in Sin City as a team-building exercise.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Live escape games, in which clues guide groups to break out of an enclosed space, make ideal team-building activities for problem-solvers eager to exercise their brainpower. Lansdowne Resort and Spa, Leesburg, Virginia. But escape rooms can be hard to find in some areas, and they’re expensive to create from scratch.

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